Taconite and Marl Definition

Definition of Taconite and Marl

The general Taconite and Marl definition can be stated as: Taconite is a low-grade iron ore which belongs to sedimentary rock and containing about 27% iron and 51% silica. On the other hand, Marl is an unconsolidated sedimentary rock consisting of clay and lime. Along with definition of Taconite and Marl, get to know about Properties of Taconite and Marl. Get to know more information about Taconite and Marl origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

History of Taconite and Marl

The history of Taconite and Marl gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Taconite and Marl Origin and Discoverer

Taconite and Marl definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Taconite and Marl. In this section, you will know about Taconite and Marl Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Taconite is Western Australia, Minnesota whereas Origin of Marl is . It is interesting to know the name of Taconite and Marl discoverer. The Discoverer of Taconite is Newton Horace Winchell and the discoverer of Marl is William Smith.

Etymology of Taconite and Marl

Along with Taconite and Marl definition, know more about the etymology of Taconite and Marl. Etymology of Taconite and Marl gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Taconite and Formation of Marl. The etymology of Taconite is From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England while that of Marl is From the name of Taconic Mountains in New England. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Taconite and Marl belong to Sedimentary Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Taconite and Marl are listed below.

For Taconite,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Medium Hardness Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Coarse grained rock and Opaque rock

For Marl,

• Sub-class: Durable Rock and Soft Rock
• Group:
• Other Categories: Fine grained rock and Opaque rock